The Government has quashed social media rumours the country's being placed on a so-called "Status Red" lockdown from Monday.
The Defence Forces says there's no substance to them, and misinformation is unhelpful during the coronavirus outbreak.
Yesterday saw the largest daily increase in the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the republic.
27 new cases brought the total to 70.
Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe says there are no such plans to announce a status red lockdown next week.
He's said "The Taoiseach is making comments on this nearly every day, as are Ministers.
I can not project what will be happening on Monday, but I want be very clear that there are no such plans in place.
We will review every day what is happening and communicate every day, but there are no such plans in place for an announcement like that."
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Meanwhile, the Revenue Commissioners are bringing in rule changes for small and medium businesses during the coronavirus outbreak.
They won’t apply interest on late VAT returns for January and February for companies experiencing temporary cash flow problems.
All debt enforcement activity is being suspended, and current tax clearance status will remain in place for businesses for the time being.
